Concert by Callum Smart (Violin) and Richard Uttley (Piano)

“…the sincerity of Smart’s singing line is cause for celebration, and the recital is quite outstanding in its unique sequence and profile of a superb young player.” - Andrew Parker, International Record Review

Recognised as a rising star since winning the BBC Young Musician strings category and being the top European prize-winner at the Menuhin Competition in 2010, Callum Smart now enjoys concert appearances with the UK’s leading orchestras, including re-invitations to the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Philharmonia Orchestra. In 2020-21, Callum made his debut with the Hallé Orchestra performing Korngold’s Violin Concerto, and also a Boston debut with the Lexington Symphony Orchestra performing Elgar’s Violin Concerto.

Richard read Music at Clare College, Cambridge, graduating with a double first in 2008, and then studied at Guildhall School with Martin Roscoe.  Richard teaches at City University, Guildhall School and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.

Performing:

Schubert - Violin Sonata in A D574

Robert Schumann - Novellette in D Op.21 No.2 [solo piano]

Clara Schumann - Three Romances Op.22

Kreisler - Caprice Viennois

Korngold - Violin Sonata